Did you know - too much Omega3 can suppress omega6? Put simply, there is a finite amount of space for EFAs in our cells, which means that omega6 and omega-3 fatty acid families wind up competing against each other. Excess omega-3 will suppress omega-6; however, this is not true the other way around. Achieving the 4:1 ratio is therefore essential to optimizing cellular health. The balance of which is critical in cognitive health.
Omega-6 fats
Safflower oil, sunflower oil, evening primrose, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds. It’s important to know that these should NOT be heated.
Omega-3 fats
Oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, and sardines; fish oil and flaxseed oil; flaxseeds, walnuts, and chia seeds
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Batool Mirza
